Refrigeration equipment must be monitored and repaired as necessary to ensure that proper temperatures can be maintained throughout transportation. Monitor to prevent condensation of refrigeration units from dripping onto produce. Temperatures can be recorded by using handheld thermometers or thermostatic devices on the unit and recorded on a maintenance log. Specify expectations and requirements for refrigeration in contracts if you hire others to transport your produce.

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